Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1606: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, further providing for personal needs allowance deduction for medical assistance-eligible persons in nursing facilities.

In committee Last action September 10, 2025: Laid on the table

Plain-language summary

HB 1606 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on June 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, further providing for personal needs allowance deduction for medical assistance-eligible persons in nursing facilities. Primary sponsor: Ben Sanchez (Democratic). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 10, 2025): Laid on the table.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ben Sanchez (Democratic). 19 co-sponsors.